Myoko, Japan
妙高市
Myoko is a town of 30,383 people in Niigata, Japan, founded in November 1, 1954.
Why visit Myoko
Townapedia lists 83 museums and landmarks, 36 parks and trails, 45 places to eat, 23 places to stay and 23 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include ARAI SNOW RESORT, Joetsu Aquarium, Hida Sites and Miyaguchi Kofun Group.
Weather in Myoko
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About Myoko
Myōkō (妙高市, Myōkō-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2020, the city had an estimated population of 31,374 in 12,408 households, and a population density of 70 people per km2. The total area of the city was 445.63 square kilometres (172.06 sq mi). Myōkō is a member of the World Health Organization’s Alliance for Healthy Cities (AFHC).
From the Wikipedia article Myōkō, Niigata (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Myoko on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do23
Joetsu Aquarium
Monument and historic site · 16.6 km
Aquarium in Niigata, Japan
Joetsu University of Education
School · 12.7 km
Higher education institution in Niigata Prefecture, Japan
Niigata College of Nursing
School · 9.0 km
Higher education institution in Niigata Prefecture, Japan
11 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks83
Hida Sites
Monument and historic site · 3.9 km
Archaeological sites in Hokuriku, Japan
Miyaguchi Kofun Group
Monument and historic site · 11.7 km
Kofun in Niigata, Japan
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71 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds36
24 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes45
麺屋あした
Restaurant · Ramen, Noodle · 5.7 km
Mo,Fr-Su 11:00-14:00,17:30-20:30; Tu-We 11:00-14:00
おなかいっぱい食堂 みょうこう
Restaurant · 2.4 km
PH,Tu-Su 10:30-15:00,17:00-21:00; PH +1 day,Tu closed
33 more on the map.
History
The area of present-day Myōkō was part of ancient Echigo Province. During the Edo period the area was divided between the holdings of Takada Domain and tenryō territory administered directly by the Tokugawa shogunate. With the creation of the modern municipalities system on June 26, 1890, the village of Arai was created within Nakakubiki District, Niigata. Arai was raised to town status on September 9, 1892 and to city status on November 1, 1954. The city of Myōkō was created on April 1, 2005, by the merger of the city of Arai with the town of Myōkōkōgen, and the village of Myōkō (both from Nakakubiki District).
From the History section of Myōkō, Niigata on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay23
Churches and places of worship40
Shopping20
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries61
Healthcare18
Map of Myoko
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 100 km away.
- Jōetsu 14 km north, about 14 min by car
- Iiyama 22 km southeast, about 22 min by car
- Nakano 32 km south, about 32 min by car
- Itoigawa 36 km west, about 36 min by car
- Obuse 37 km south, about 37 min by car
- Suzaka 42 km south, about 42 min by car
- Tōkamachi 47 km east, about 47 min by car
- Shiozawa 53 km east, about 53 min by car
- Minamiuonuma 55 km east, about 55 min by car
- Chikuma 57 km south, about 57 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Myoko City Office, 禁樹なずな, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joetsu Aquarium Umigatari, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Joetsu University of Education, Wanami Chinu, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Niigata College of Nursing, Abasaa, Public domain
- Hida Site, Yashiroyama-B, gaikan, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- Miyaguchi Kofun, MChew, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kasaugayama Castle, 柴錬アワー, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Togari02, 苗場山, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kasugayama jinjya 1, ELK（投稿者）, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joko-ji (Joetsu), Abasaa, Public domain
- Takada Sekaikan ac (20), Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Joetsu Shopping Center ACORE April2020, Drph17, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Joetsu Municipal Museum, Triglav, CC BY 2.5
- Joetsu City Otemachi Elementary school 01, Suikotei, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lotte-Arai-Resort1, Nyao148, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arai Station 20060416, The original uploader was Hitam1200 at Japanese Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- ETR Arai Station 2019,04, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arai shinkin, アラツク, CC BY-SA 4.0
- えちごトキめき鉄道・新井駅, Indiana jo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nigata Arai Station Platform1, 電車大好きな人, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ETR Arai Station Concourse, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 特養 みなかみの里 妙高市 Apl 3, 2011, D a, CC BY 2.0
- とん汁の店たちばな（新潟県妙高市）20260522-P1083520, くろふね, CC BY 4.0
- Loppi 2019,04, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LAWSON Michino Eki Arai at Niigata, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 北新井駅ホーム（えちごトキめき鉄道・妙高はねうまライン）20260522-P1083573, くろふね, CC BY 4.0
- 北新井駅駅名標（えちごトキめき鉄道・妙高はねうまライン）20260522-P1083565, くろふね, CC BY 4.0
- 北新井駅駅舎（えちごトキめき鉄道・妙高はねうまライン）20260522-P1083469, くろふね, CC BY 4.0
- 北新井駅駅舎（えちごトキめき鉄道・妙高はねうまライン）20260522-P1083475, くろふね, CC BY 4.0
- Itakura power station penstock, photo: Qurren ( talk ), with IXY 10S compact digital camera., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Itakura power station, photo: Qurren ( talk ), with IXY 10S compact digital camera., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tossaka power station penstock, photo: Qurren ( talk ), with IXY 10S compact digital camera., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tossaka power station, photo: Qurren ( talk ), with IXY 10S compact digital camera., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Outdoor scenery from Nagano to Toyama by train; May 2019 (12), dconvertini, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Outdoor scenery from Nagano to Toyama by train; May 2019 (11), dconvertini, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Outdoor scenery from Nagano to Toyama by train; May 2019 (13), dconvertini, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hokuriku Shinkansen Takada plains Joetsu Niigata, Triglav, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 二本木駅 ホーム北端 - panoramio, クハ４１９－５, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ETR Nihongi Station Mujinkago 2019,04, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 二本木駅2016年, キャンター, CC BY-SA 3.0
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